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Educator externship held to advance creative technical skills for Hawai‘i teachers, enhance student workforce readiness
The event was a result of the Creative Industries Sector Partnership’s Career Awareness initiative, a workforce development collaboration between employers and educators.
Chef Louis Pauole and Miyo’s in Hilo celebrate Mom with special omakase event
Pauole created the event, which will feature seven courses highlighting dishes infused with locally grown ingredients, to spotlight the depth of flavors found only in Hawai‘i on Mother’s Day.
UHERO forecast: Counties poised for slower growth, inflation surpasses national average
Maui rebuilding and the incremental return of international travelers will support tourism, helping to offset a moderate pullback in the continental U.S. market.
Big Island student one of just 161 named 2024 US Presidential Scholars
Not only is Kealakehe High School senior Maile-Lei Ji now among an elite group of the nation’s top high school students, she is one of two Big Island students to win a National Merit Scholarship this year.
Volcano Watch: The blast of the century at Kīlauea
Kīlauea began erupting explosively 100 years ago this week, for the first time in nearly a century. The eruption lasted for about 17 days, killing one person and injuring others.
Update: Greatest chance of severe storms during daytime, through evening Friday
An unusually strong upper level disturbance moving over Hawai‘i now also brings a threat of flash flooding. A flood watch is in effect for the entire state until 6 a.m. Saturday.
Update: Winter warning canceled for Big Island summits, wind advisory extended
Southwest winds of 40 to 50 mph with localized gusts to 60 mph are expected.
USPS mail carriers gear up to collect food for annual ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ drive
Last year’s “Stamp Out Hunger” effort in Hawai‘i netted more than 193 tons of food donations.
Hawai‘i Island police seek help finding 14-year-old girl
The teen was last seen leaving a residence on foot on 27th Avenue in Hawaiian Paradise Park, Kea‘au on Wednesday.
Multi-agency warrant sweep yields 32 arrests in West Hawai‘i
Conducted by detectives from the Hawai‘i Police Department’s Area II Vice Section, Area I Special Enforcement Unit, U.S. Marshals Service, and Homeland Security Investigations, the sweep resulted in offenses ranging from contempt of court, probation violation, probation no bail, failure to appear, and other related offenses.
A bill headed to the governor’s desk would fund programs and jobs to battle invasive species in Hawai‘i
The bill commits nearly $20 million to Hawai‘i Department of Education to assist in the administration and implementation of their Biosecurity Program, including 44 new positions.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island — and then some — for May 9-15: So much happening, especially for Mother’s Day, this week’s list is actually a Top 16
It shouldn’t be difficult to find something to do with Mom this weekend. The Big Island has plenty of events planned just for Mother’s Day, from brunch to parasailing.
USDA expands Pasture, Rangeland and Forage insurance to include Big Island livestock producers
The PRF insurance option protects livestock producers against feed loss due to lack of precipitation, providing producers on the Big Island with coverage for grazing acres, totaling $13 million in coverage.
Earthquakes continue beneath Kīlauea summit
Earthquakes are clustered in the upper East Rift Zone as well as the south caldera region.
Wife of Hawai‘i County mayoral candidate Kimo Alameda dies
When asked about the campaign, Alameda stated that he intends to continue, but “my immediate focus right now is to be with my family as we remember Star.”
Hilo judge maintains bail on Big Island man facing drug and ghost gun charges
Bail was maintained at more than $718,000 and the 45-year-old is expected to appear for a preliminary hearing today.
Konawaena High School goes on brief lockdown following reported affray
According to a letter from the school administrators sent to parents, the lockdown occurred at 11 a.m.
About 230 earthquakes rattle Kīlauea with renewed uptick in unrest
About 140 of the temblors from Monday to Tuesday morning were located in the upper East Rift Zone, from Keanakākoʻi crater to the intersection with Hilina Pali Road. The other 90 were located in the caldera south of Halemaʻumaʻu.
Elderly man dies following North Kona crash
This is the 17th traffic fatality this year compared to eight at this time last year.
